General surgery is a broad field that encompasses the surgical care of breast disease, thyroid and parathyroid disease, abdominal hernias, biliary disease, benign and malignant intestinal disorders, trauma, and treatment of benign and malignant skin lesions.
Not all surgeons are board certified. Board certification by the ABS is a voluntary process that demonstrates a surgeon's commitment to professionalism, lifelong learning, and quality patient care. Surgeons certified by the ABS have completed at least five years of residency training following medical school, met all ABS training requirements, and successfully completed a rigorous ABS examination process.
Dr. Judkins grew up in Steamboat Springs, completed her surgical training in Denver at the University of Colorado, and moved to Montrose in 2012. Dr. Judkins treasures every opportunity to serve her patients. Her compassion and integrity manifest in the patience she brings to the exam room and the operating room. Though she specializes in surgery, Dr. Judkins explores all options to find the treatment that will produce the best results for the patient even if that does not include surgery. Dr. Judkins is an advocate for cost-effective and simplified healthcare, patient rights, and proper application of technology to improve treatment and reduce administrative costs.
"My husband, Tim, and I are so fortunate to be raising our three boys in this friendly, down to earth community. If we are not rafting the town run on the Uncompahgre River, we might be biking up the Black Canyon. We enjoy skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. I am blessed to have a thriving surgical practice with an exceptional, supportive local hospital.
Tim and I are interested in promoting healthy, active lifestyles both for our family and for our community. From school gardens to a state of the art city recreation center, we are excited to support the health of kids and adults alike in our surrounding area.”
Dr. Wiesner grew up in Montrose but completed his undergraduate and medical school training at the University of Wisconsin. After completing his medical training, Wiesner moved to Salt Lake City, where he completed his general surgery residency at the University of Utah. In 2019, he returned to Montrose and began working at Montrose Surgical Associates.
Dr. Wiesner is a board-certified general surgeon trained in a wide breadth of surgical diseases including, robotic surgery, complex laparoscopic procedures, hernia surgery, thyroid/parathyroid, colorectal, breast, trauma, and endoscopy. He enjoys making an immediate and positive impact on people's lives. Wiesner appreciates how practicing in a community setting allows him to know his patients to create a better experience.
When he is not working, he enjoys adventuring around the western slope through skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and camping. Additionally, he spends most of his time with his wife, Debbie, and their two dogs and cat.
Dr. Maks Gold is a board-certified General Surgeon whose practice spans the breadth of the field. His expertise
encompasses minimally invasive surgery, robotics, complex laparoscopy, hernia repairs, acute care, as well as colorectal, breast, trauma surgery, and endoscopy.
Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Gold attended the Universities of Kentucky and Louisville, where he completed his undergraduate and medical degrees. Following medical school, he moved to Salt Lake City to complete his general surgery residency at the University of Utah. Upon joining the team at Colorado West General Surgery, Dr. Gold aims to continue expanding services in multidisciplinary oncologic care, robotics, minimally invasive procedures, and trauma/emergency general surgery.
Now settling in Montrose, Dr. Gold is eager to immerse
himself in the community, providing the highest quality care to his patients in a setting that keeps them close to their families and loved ones. With a commitment to excellence and a heart for service, he aims to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the Montrose community.
Dr. Gold, along with his partner, Ari, their two dogs, and cat are excited to make Montrose their new home. Outside the hospital, they are passionate about mountain biking, backcountry skiing, baking, and exploring the natural beauty of the Western Slope, embracing all that the area has to offer.
Kate Wogan is a Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified. Kate holds a Bachelor’s degree in health sciences obtained through SUNY Cortland in New York, a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Northern Arizona University, and a Master’s Degree in Nursing through the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Kate’s prior experience as a Registered Nurse includes perioperative nursing, school nursing/pediatrics, nursing education, and as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the Primary Care setting. Kate is passionate about helping people feel their best through prevention, wellness, and patient centered care.
Kate joined Colorado West ENT and General Surgery to provide patient-centered care for both common intestinal issues as well as many ENT problems such as chronic ear infections, tonsillar infections, and sinus issues. She will work closely with the surgeons in our office to increase available appointments for new and established patients as well as open up time for more urgent referrals.
Kate lives in Montrose, Colorado with her husband and three children. In her free time Kate enjoys spending time outdoors exploring all that Colorado has to offer through hiking, camping, rafting, and mountain biking.